HOLDING PROCEDURES

Question 1

What are the different entry procedures for a holding pattern?

Answer 1

1 Parallell Entry. Std, outbound track 110 deg to the left
2 Teardrop Entry Std, outbound track 70 deg to the right
3 Direct Entry

Question 2

What turning direction is a standard holding pattern?

Answer 2

Right hand turns

Question 3

What are the different holding speeds at different altitudes?

Answer 3

0 - 14’000 ft 230 kts
14’001 ft - 20’000 ft 240kts
20’001 ft - 34’000 ft 265 kts
34’001 ft - above M0.83

Question 4

What are the timings of the outbound legs in a holding pattern at different altitudes?

Answer 4

At or below 14’000 ft msl = 1 min

Above 14’000 ft = 1 min 30 sec

Question 5

What is the turn rate in a holding pattern?

Answer 5

25 deg angle of bank or 3 deg/sec whichever requires lesser banks

Question 6

How big is the “zone of flexibility”, in degrees, when it comes to deciding the entry procedure in a holding pattern?

Answer 6

5 deg

Question 7

How do you fly a Tear drop entry?

Answer 7

Over the fix turn 30 into the pattern for 1 min and then turn back to intercept the inbound track to the fix

Question 8

Should the speed window be opened or closed in a holding pattern?

Answer 8

It should be open

Question 9

How is the recommended speed for holding above 10000ft calculated for the B777-300ER?

Answer 9

Vref 30+120